Grizzly G0550/G0551 Start Up Recommended Adjustments, Factory adjustments that should be verified

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Start Up		Recommended
		Adjustments
		Adjustments

Loose hair and clothing could get caught in machinery causing seri- ous personal injury. Keep loose clothing rolled up and long hair tied up and away from machinery.

Projectiles thrown from the machine could cause serious eye injury. Wear safety glasses during assembly and operation.

Starting the machine:

1.Read the entire instruction manual.

2.Make sure all tools and foreign objects have been removed from the machine.

3.Review Section 3: Circuit Requirements (Page 6).

4.Keep your finger on the STOP button at all times during the test run.

Starting the machine:

Press the START button to turn the machine ON. The machine should run smoothly with little or no vibration.

For your convenience, the adjustments listed below have been performed at the factory and no further setup is required to operate your machine.

However, because of the many variables involved with shipping, we recommend that you at least verify the following adjustments to ensure the best possible results from your new machine.

Step-by-step instructions on verifying these adjustments can be found in Section 8: Service Adjustments.

Factory adjustments that should be verified:

1.Table Adjustment (page 29)

2.Thickness Scale (page 30)

3.Knife Setting (page 32)

4.Chip Breaker (page 33)

5.Feed Roller Height (page 34)

6.Bed Roller (page 35)

7.Feed Roller Pressure (page 36)

8.Chip Deflector (page 37)




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Contents Model G0550/G0551 PlanerPage Table Of Contents Safety Instructions For Power Tools SafetyLength Read this Entire Manual Before Turning the Planer on Additional Safety Instructions For PlanersCommentary IntroductionAmperage Draw Circuit RequirementsPlug-Type Circuit BreakerCircuit Capacity Extension Cords Grounding220V Operation Machine features G0550/G0551 15 Planer Machine FeaturesCommon Terms & Definitions SET UP About This Section Parts InventoryUnpacking G0550 Loose Parts Bolt Measure Hardware Recognition ChartSite Considerations Clean Up Floor LoadWorking Clearances Beginning Assembly G0550 Open Stand Tools NeededTo assemble the open stand Components and Hardware Needed Qty Mounting Planer G0550Dust Port Handwheel Dust port installedBed roller Extension RollersTo assemble the knife setting jig Knife Setting JigFactory adjustments that should be verified Start Up Recommended AdjustmentsGeneral Cutterhead Locks OperationsDepth Limiter Power Feed HandwheelAnti-Kickback Wood Species Type Shear PSIType Maintenance Maintenance SafetyBefore each use, look for the following condi- tions Belts To inspect the gearbox GearboxLubricationGearbox fill point Planing Difficulties Service Adjustments About ServiceGauge Blocks To adjust for gap differences Table AdjustmentThickness Scale To adjust the scaleKnife Inspection Knife Sharpening Knife SettingTightening gib bolts in cutterhead G0550/G0551 15 Planer Chip BreakerGauge block under chip breaker Feed Roller HeightTo adjust roller height To adjust the bed rollersBed Rollers Roller pressure setscrews G0550/G0551 15 Planer Feed Roller PressureChip Deflector To adjust the chip deflectorGeneral Reference InfoPlaner Pals-See The Current Grizzly Catalog For Model #s Aftermarket AccessoriesMachine Data Sheet Grizzly Model G0551 15 Planer G0550/G0551 15 Planer G0550/G0551 15 Planer G0550/G0551 15 Planer Description Gear and Shaft Troubleshooting Guide Single Phase Power Source G0550/G0551 Wiring DiagramGauge Block Measurements Warranty & Returns Warranty Card BOX BELLINGHAM, WA Grizzly INDUSTRIAL, INCPage Call Today For a Free Full Color Catalog